NEWS13 January 2011

Hershey’s to fund university’s sensory science lab

North America

US— Chocolate maker The Hershey Company is donating $90,000 to a university in its home state of Pennsylvania to develop an on-campus sensory science and consumer research lab.

Harrisburg University will run taste tests of confectionery products, including Hershey’s, at the lab. Results will be integrated with sensory testing work carried out at the company’s own technical centre at its headquarters.

Dan Azzara, Hershey’s senior vice president of global research and development, said: “This will be an exciting partnership that will keep us closely connected with consumers and influence future Hershey products as we develop innovative new forms to meet the needs of consumers.”

The university plans to complete the lab in February.

@RESEARCH LIVE

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